Off the Beaten Path - Paris, France

Paris, The city of light. it is home to so many wonders, including the Eiffel tower, Notre Dame cathedral, and the Louvre. It shouldn't come as a shock to find out that there are Weird & Wonderful places in Paris that seem to go undiscovered. If you are one of those people who likes to visit a city and come back with tales of the weirdest and most wonderful things you’ve discovered from your travels, Then the following museums are well worth a look.

From strange sewer mechanics, to deformed growths, rodent-themed décor and much more, there really is something for every kind of interest.

Musée Dupuytren
The Musée Dupuytren is one of the most spine tingling yet fascinating museums of its kind. Within this weird and wonderful world of the embalmed and preserved, you can walk through aisles and rooms lined with bottles and jars containing some of the most disturbingly malformed creatures from animals to humans. The museum dates back to 1835 when it was set up by a surgeon who wanted to show off his science and the specimens he had collected. Today, some of the collections date right back to the 17th century and the museum also holds an impressive library, wax models and photography on display.

Musée des Égouts de Paris
A visit to the Paris Sewer Museum should not be missed when you’re in Paris. Take a break from tourist traps and go underground to explore this subterranean network of sewers. One of the most fascinating things about these ancient sewers is not only the fact that you’ll discover a system of tunnels and gothic arches that span over 1300 miles across Paris, but you’ll discover The Ball which was used to clean the sewers. Imagine a large cannon ball which pushed waters though the tunnels as a cleaning and purifying mechanism… that was the height of sophistication. It is not worth thinking about with today’s standards of hygiene!

Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
You can’t escape the wonderful art on show in Paris, and nor should you. We invite you to look a little closer at some of the more bizarre but beautiful. One of the best museums and galleries to discover something out-of-the-ordinary is at Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, the Museum of Hunting and Nature. Open your eyes and your mind to the creations

behind these doors. Have you ever seen a gorilla in shoes before? Or a rooster with horns? No, and you probably won’t again. This museum is crazy and chaotic and it makes you question whether the exhibits are a whimsical creation, or whether there is some truth or history to them after all…

Museum Carnavalet
Across the river, opposite the Notre Dame lies the Museum Carnavalet. It’s one of Paris’ most important museums, telling the story of the city from its founding. Set over two stunning 16th century mansions, this museum is decorated with the four seasons; has a verdant courtyard and a wealth of collections, from paintings, to sculptures on show. But what’s arguably most interesting are the smaller, more obscure collections, such as Napoleons toiletries, the personal effects of Marie Antoinette and a lock of hair from Robespierre. Should these collectables interest you, there is much more on show.

It would be a crime to have a limited view of what Paris has to offer. As a city so rich in culture and heritage, there is so much to be discovered from its past. Whether it be through scientific experiments, bizarre animal fancies, curious collectables or inexplicable art; don’t miss out on the weird and wonderful in Paris!

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